Shane W. Callahan
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Shane W. Callahan
Professional Teacher![]()
Teaches
English
Native
Speaks
French
Cebuano
Filipino (Tagalog)
Specialties
Test Preparation8️⃣ Years Experience | 📚 CELPIP / IELTS Certified 📃
Teaches
English
Native
Speaks
French
Cebuano
Filipino (Tagalog)
Specialties
Test Preparation8️⃣ Years Experience | 📚 CELPIP / IELTS Certified 📃
About Me
Me as a Teacher
My lessons & teaching style
Resume & Certificates
From CanadaLiving in St. John's, Canada (14:38 UTC-02:30)
About Me
italki teacher since Sep 5, 2016InterestsFoodTechHistoryReadingGaming
About Me
I was born in Toronto, Ontario, and my family roots are in Newfoundland & Labrador, a province on Canada’s east coast. After living in Toronto until the age of 7, my family returned to Newfoundland, where I grew up. Experiencing life in two distinct regions of Canada, each with its own dialects and cultural nuances, has given me a deep understanding of Canadian English and culture, which I bring into my teaching.
Interests
In my free time, I enjoy spending time with my wife, making charcuterie, listening to music, watching TV shows, and savouring a good cup of coffee or craft beer. I’m also passionate about traveling and exploring history.Me as a Teacher
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My Goal
My aim is to help you practice English as much as you need. I believe a great teacher listens carefully, so I’ll focus on understanding your strengths and areas for improvement. Unlike many native speakers who may overlook mistakes, I’ll gently correct errors to help you grow and refine your skills.
My Career
After completing my education, I worked in various roles in Canada, including construction, cleaning, and five years as a cook. In 2016, I began teaching English after getting married. With 8 years of experience on Italki, I’ve developed the skills to effectively support your English learning journey.My lessons & teaching style
I provide specialized lessons for the CELPIP™ English language test. As a certified IELTS™ coach, I’ll equip you with the strategies, practice, and insights needed to achieve your target score. Let’s work together to reach your goals!My teaching material
- PDF file
- Text Documents
- Presentation slides/PPT
- Audio files
- Image files
- Video files
- Articles and news
- Quizzes
- Test templates and examples
- Homework Assignments
Certificates
CELPIP Instructor Training: Level 2 - Paragon - 2020Teach the CELPIP test
Certificate verified
CELPIP Advanced Instructor Training - Paragon - 2019This course took me through the inner workings of the four sections of the CELPIP test. It has helped me become well-versed on all CELPIP matters and qualifies me to help CELPIP test-takers to aim for their score goals. I can offer students the speaking and writing guidelines and help students with practice.
Certificate verified
CELPIP Instructor Training - Paragon - 2018This training course detailed the whole CELPIP test for teachers. Also tips and tricks were given on how to teach and how to help students do their best on the CELPIP test.
Certificate verified
IELTS Coach - i-to-i - 2018This course gives teachers the knowledge and methods to teach everything about the IELTS test. With this certificate I am now enabled to help all students aim for a higher score.
Certificate verified
TEFL Master Course - Learn TEFL - 2016150 hours
Certificate verified
Teaching experience
2016 - Current
Teacher
Education
2016 - 2016
Other - TEFL Education
Work Experience
2016 - Current
Professional Teacher
5.0
Rating
1,840
Students
12.5k
Lessons
100%
Attendance rate
100%
Response rate
English Lessons
Trial Lesson
958 lessons completed
USD 8.00+
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A1 - C2Language Essentials2,093 lessons completed
USD 18.00+
Package with 20% off
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A1 - C2Conversation3,854 lessons completed
USD 14.00+
Package with 22% off
| CELPIP | 🇨🇦
B1 - C2Language Essentials2,298 lessons completed
USD 20.00+
Package with 25% off
Availability
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1,619 Reviews
Tram Huynh
16 English lessons
Teacher’s pick
Shane has been a great instructor for me the whole time. He is encouraging and calm in many ways. Rcm him for ppl want to study CELPIP.
Sep 11, 2024
Marat Ikhsanov
6 English lessons
Teacher’s pick
Has helped me to achieve desired results for CELPIP (11 average). Shane provided me with exam’s specific materials, quickly identified my weaknesses and effectively guided me to close my gaps.
So far the best teacher I met on this platform!
Jan 10, 2024
Igal Livshiz
1 English lesson
Extremely valuable, instructive and useful lesson. Thanks for all the tips and feedback!
Feb 4, 2025
Kyrylo
15 English lessons
Teacher’s pick
Shane is a great teacher who is friendly and supportive. He provided excellent recommendations and examples on how to approach tasks on the exam. He offered valuable practice for speaking and writing, correcting my mistakes and sharing his own examples. I truly enjoyed time spent on the lessons, and would definitely recommend him to anyone preparing for the CELPIP certification.
Jul 29, 2024
Inna
11 English lessons
Shane is a fantastic teacher—friendly, supportive, and always encouraging. His lessons flow naturally, making learning both engaging and enjoyable. He creates a comfortable atmosphere where it’s easy to participate and improve. I appreciate his approach and highly recommend him as a teacher!
Mar 3, 2025
AydinyanAngela
6 English lessons
Shane helped me to prepare for CELPIP and I am totally satisfied with my experience. It is easy to communicate with him and I enjoy our classes. He gave valuable feedbacks and guided me to improve my writing and speaking skills.
Dec 18, 2024
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